Immunisation

We provide all free childhood and high school vaccinations on the National Immunisation Program, including the free flu vaccination for children aged 6 months – 4 years (under 5). 

To fulfill safety recommendations from the Department of Health and Human Services regarding social distancing immunisation sessions are now appointment only.

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Victorian Immunisation Schedule(PDF, 82KB)

Phone Family Services Immunisation on 1300 367 700. before attending an immunisation session if your child:

• Was vaccinated overseas
• Is over 7 years of age

If you require catch-up vaccinations and do not contact the Immunisation Team prior, your child may not be able to be vaccinated at the session you attend. Our staff will need to work out a catch-up schedule for your child and you will be asked to attend another session. 

The flu vaccine is available at our Community Immunisation Sessions. Children aged 6 months – 4 years (under 5 years) can receive the flu vaccine for free.

Children aged 5 years and over and Adults

Adults and children aged 5 years and over can purchase the flu vaccination at our sessions. The flu vaccine is $31.00. Credit card and EFTPOS accepted only, no cash payments.

Adults 65 years and over

Adults who are 65 years and older can receive the high dose flu vaccine for free.

We provide free immunisations for Year 7 and Year 10 (or age equivalent) students. Your child can be vaccinated at school through the School Immunisation Program or you may attend one of our Community Immunisation Sessions. You may also receive these vaccinations at your local doctor’s clinic.  

Year 7

• Human Papillomavirus (Gardasil 9)
• Diphtheria/Tetanus/Whooping Cough (Boostrix)

Year 10

• Meningococcal ACWY (Nimenrix)

Please note: In Term 1, Year 7 and Year 10 students will receive an information pack from school containing the immunisation consent form. Please submit these forms as soon as possible even if you are not having vaccinations at school. If you do not receive this information pack, please contact your child’s school or our Immunisation Team on 1300 367 700, or alternatively complete the consent forms below.

Year 7 Consent Form

Year 10 Consent Form

Council provides the following free vaccinations for adults as per the National Immunisation Program Schedule:

• Adults 65 years and over (Fluad Quad - Influenza)
• Parent Whooping Cough for pregnant women and partners (Boostrix - Diphtheria/Tetanus/Whooping Cough)

Council also offers the following vaccines for adults purchase at our sessions (EFTPOS only): 

• Afluria Quad (Influenza) - $31
• Boostrix (Diphtheria/Tetanus/Whooping Cough) - $52

An up-to-date Immunisation Certificate (Immunisation History Statement) is required when enrolling children into childcare, preschool and school. 

Immunisation Certificates can be downloaded through the MyGov website or you may contact the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) on 1800 653 809.

If you notice any missing vaccinations from your child’s history statement, please contact your immunisation provider (such as your local doctor or council) and advise them to update the AIR.

If you or your child were immunised by Latrobe City Council as an infant or throughout schooling you can request your individual immunisation history. This history will not include immunisations provided by your doctor.

If you were born after 1996, your infant immunisation records can be obtained from the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) via the MyGov website or by contacting AIR on 1800 653 809. Vaccinations given through school program may not appear on the AIR records and you may need to contact Council or your local doctor for these records.

If you were born before 1996 your immunisation records will be in our records facility. To obtain these immunisation records please complete the Application for Immunisation History Form(PDF, 98KB) and  return to any service centre/library or email immunisation@latrobe.vic.gov.au

Council is only required to hold immunisation records for 25 years.

Give us feedback on the immunisation service you received.

Contact us

Family Services Immunisation
1300 367 700
immunisation@latrobe.vic.gov.au

Other useful information

• Department of Human Services       
• Royal Children's Hospital
•  Better Health Channel

Related documents

• Vaccine order purchase form.pdf (43.1KB)
• Application for immunisation history form (98.27KB)